Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA, USA
Wilson College is a private liberal arts school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. It is located in rural Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and home to a community-supported organic farm. Noted programs at the school include equestrian studies, veterinary medical technician, and rehabilitation and therapy. The campus is listed an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
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Not for Profit
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Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Fall Regular Decision | July 31 | |
Spring Regular Decision | January 9 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
62%
Out-Of-State Students
31%
1%
Submitting ACT
26%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1055
0
1600
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,405
Total Number of Undergrads
979
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
80%
20-39 Students
16%
40-99 Students
2%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
64%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. |
$26,200
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Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. |
$26,200
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$11,968
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Books and Supplies |
$1104
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
83%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$15,280
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,436
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$11,023
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
76%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,324
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,755
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
24%
US National: 44%
76%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
47
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
47%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Phoenix
School Colors
royal blue and silver
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Harrisburg
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
71%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,000
What Students Are Saying
Wilson College is a small school so everybody knows everybody, and you will see a familiar face everywhere you go. We form friendships right away and there is a lot of community involvement. Our professors are willing to help any way they can when a student asks for help whether it be school work, academic advising, counseling, etc.
Student Class of 2013
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